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Melissa Stratton Manuel, known to her fans as Melissa Stratton, was born on November 20, 1994. Growing up in the United States, Melissa developed an interest in social media and online content creation from an early age. After completing her education, she decided to pursue a career in the field of adult entertainment, which eventually led her to join OnlyFans in 2020.
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